Finding 1161556 (2024-001)

Condition The School, while following the general procedures and steps, did not follow the exact procurement standards as codified under OMB Circular 2 CFR 200. Significant Deficiency Criteria: The School is required to follow certain procurement procedures including maintaining records of its procurement history and following the requirements of each procurement method being used. Cause: The School does not have a formal procurement policy that follows the procurement guidelines set forth under OMB Circular 2 CFR 200. Effect of Finding: The effect of this noncompliance is minimal. Recommendation: To create a policy that follows the procurement guidelines and implement those policies during the procurement process. View of Responsible Party and Planned Corrective Action: Since being made aware of the issue, the School’s administrator created a procurement policy and began to implement the procurement procedures.